Take Patient Orders (iOS) | Scribe

    Take Patient Orders (iOS)

    • Lucy Sonner |
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    • 21 minutes
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      If you would prefer to watch a video outlining these processes, please click the links below:\ \ Taking patient orders using menuPick for iOS: [https://youtu.be/HTnrwC-Gv9I](https://youtu.be/8-olFDDvhOg) Taking patient orders for multiple servings using menuPick for iOS: <https://youtu.be/j77CkHMIkOI> Placing bulk orders using menuPick for iOS: <https://youtu.be/t9AzAFi0LIw>
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      Tap the menuPick icon
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      Enter your username and password and tap "Login"
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      Tap on a ward to select it

      Patient Orders

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      Each bed has an occupancy status. Only certain statuses allow you to take an order for the patient. Tap the drop-down box under the bed to change it
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      Tap on a status to select it
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      These statuses will allow you to take an order for the patient: - Order - Special Diet – the patient has special dietary needs - Assisted – the patient needs assistance to eat - Exception – used for food orders taken outside of order periods (used for online ordering) These statuses do not require an order: - Nil By Mouth – the patient is receiving nil by mouth - Empty – the bed is empty - Declined – the patient has declined the offer of a meal - Unavailable – the patient is unavailable If you select one of these statuses, the bed will turn grey and you will not be able to take an order for it.
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      These statuses may very depending on your system set up. Contact your system administrator for further information
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      Tap on a bed to place an order
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      Your system may require you to enter the patient name, or another identifier such as the patient's initials. If this is the case, enter this using the text box
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      Click the menu drop-down box to change the menu, if required
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      Tap on the required menu to select it
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      Tap on the box next to an item to add it to the patient’s order. Selected items show in green with a tick alongside them
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      If your hospital uses portion sizes, use the plate icons to select the required portion size
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      A small green square next to the item name indicates there is a picture or a description. Tap the item name to view it
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      Tap the icons to view nutritional, dietary and allergen information for each item
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      If your site orders lunch and supper at the same time, the order screen will be split into two sections: one for each serving
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      Tap "Confirm Order" to save
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      You will be taken back to the bed list. Repeat the order process until you have taken an order for all available beds. Grey beds do not need an order.